(PRESENTATION) Auroville & its Bioregion: Issues, Concerns & Approaches

The document emphasizes the need for strategic planning in Auroville and its bioregion, highlighting ecological connectivity, sustainable resource management, and socio-economic development. It discusses pressing issues like resource depletion and development pressures, advocating for a proactive approach. Conservation efforts for the Kaliveli wetland, threatened by encroachment, and proposals for Auroville’s biosphere reserve status are outlined. It also addresses local environmental initiatives such as tank rehabilitation projects, promoting integrated solutions to multifaceted challenges.